Card 652, Maud Wentworth, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Card 652, Maud Wentworth, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

drawing, print, photography

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16_19th-century

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print

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photography

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19th century

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realism

This is a trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a black and white photograph of Maud Wentworth, an actress of the time. The card is a prime example of 19th-century trade cards, often used as a form of advertising. These cards were popular collectors' items, showcasing famous figures from various fields and promoting Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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